The main article in this issue discusses a Communist radio program targeting African American audiences in the South: "The Cuban Communists are pushing racial unrest throughout the South over the most powerful radio station in the world. Utilizing...

A letter to Judge Callahan, copied to Governor Miller, from the International Association of Projectionists and Sound Engineers in North America. They write that the "White Ruling Class of Alabama" prevents the Scottsboro Boys from having a fair...

A resolution from the Haywood Patterson Branch of the International Labor Defense demanding the Scottsboro Boys' immediate release, the enforcement of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, and "the immediate assurance of equality for the Negro...

A telegram from the International Labor Defense that decries Birmingham jail guards' reportedly mistreatment of the Scottsboro defendants incarcerated there and demands that these guards be punished. This telegram was one of group of...

A letter to Governor Miller from the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, whose mission is to promote social, political, and economic justice for all, without regard for race, sex, class, or creed." They voice their disapproval of...

A telegram from the International Labor Defense signed by National Secretary William L. Patterson to Governor Miller. It presents "millions of white and negro workers outraged" by the events in Scottsboro and the "lies" spreading about an alleged...

A flyer announcing a rally in Union Square, New York City, printed by the New York District International Labor Defense and sent to Governor Miller. The flyer also urges people to send telegrams to Governor Miller, Attorney General Knight, Judge...

A resolution sent by International Class War Prisoners Aid, Australian Section to Governor Miller protesting the 1931 Scottsboro trial sentencing and demanding the immediate, unconditional release of the defendants. The document includes efforts to...

This article discusses a message sent by the International Labor Defense, demanding the release of the recently convicted "Scottsboro Boys." The nine young men were falsely charged with the "criminal assault" of two white women on a train, and...

In the letter the union representatives ask the congressman not to support the proposed prohibition amendment to the United States constitution: "We urge you to use your influence individually and collectively to prevent the ratification; to...

In his speech (later known as the "Atlanta Compromise") Washington argues that progress and racial harmony in the South depend on the industry, patience, and practicality of African Americans: "The wisest among my race understand that the agitation...

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